220. Inspiration for the Homemaker: Creativity, Contentment, and Growth | Andrea of Pine and Prospect Home

01/16/24 • 54 min

I love sharing about what I am doing in my home as a homemaker – the meals I’m cooking, the decor I’m bringing in, the systems I’m maintaining – but this episode goes even deeper into homemaking. I am chatting with my friend and fellow blogger Andrea about the heart behind our homemaking pursuits. As wives and mothers who have been learning and loving homemaking for well over a decade, we want to encourage you to see the beauty and creativity and opportunities that are available to you as a homemaker. May this episode empower you to reject negative depictions of homemaking and to fully embrace the powerful calling of caring for your home and family.

In this episode, we cover:

Andrea’s journey into creating a home decor blog and where she is headed now
All about the incredible resource Andrea has created to mentor homemakers
Exploring the creativity available to us as homemakers
Keeping inspiration and beauty in your home during bleak winter months
The challenge of comparison and discontentment in our connected world
Acknowledging the uncomfortable truth about time management
Breaking out of overwhelm and growing your homemaking skills little by little

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ANDREA

Andrea Francavilla married her high school sweetheart and moved back to her hometown where she purchased the home that she used to clean as a high school senior. Ten years and four boys later, Andrea and her husband Mike have worked hard to restore their 1930’s cottage on a very small budget. Andrea started her blog in 2017 to inspire and encourage others with the idea that any house can be a beautiful home, no matter the size or budget.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Andrea’s The Heart of Homemaking course

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In this episode, we cover:

Andrea’s journey into creating a home decor blog and where she is headed now
All about the incredible resource Andrea has created to mentor homemakers
Exploring the creativity available to us as homemakers
Keeping inspiration and beauty in your home during bleak winter months
The challenge of comparison and discontentment in our connected world
Acknowledging the uncomfortable truth about time management
Breaking out of overwhelm and growing your homemaking skills little by little

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

ABOUT ANDREA

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Andrea’s The Heart of Homemaking course

CONNECT

Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

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219. Prioritize Peace in Your Home: Build Your Decluttering Skills in the New Year | Robyn of Minimalist Home

We have talked quite a bit on this podcast about minimalism and living clutter-free. Even as someone who has been practicing the principles of minimalism for many years, I find that I have to constantly be aware of what is coming into our home so that it does not become overwhelming. Robyn and I chat in this episode about developing a decluttering habit in the new year. Rather than viewing decluttering as a giant one-time task we have to tackle, we should aim to make it part of our everyday mindset. We live in a time and place when it is easier than ever to acquire items, so we have to be intentional about minimizing in order to experience peace in our homes.

In this episode, we cover:

The surprising role your age may play in your relationship to clutter
Addressing the emotional component of decluttering sentimental items
What minimalism can look like in a kids’ room
Moving past the feeling of overwhelm to get started decluttering
Tips for making decluttering a part of your everyday habits
How storage spaces contribute to the problem of overwhelm
Dealing with guilt when decluttering
Addressing some of the common psychological obstacles around decluttering
Choosing to make our homes reflect our current season of life
Finding the right balance of minimalism for your personality and your needs
The one thing you can do today to start a decluttering habit

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ROBYN

Robyn Buchanan is a mom, wife, nurse and youtube creator. She started her minimalism journey because she was overwhelmed coming home to a cluttered house after working in a chaotic emergency department.

Since decluttering, she not only uncovered her floors and surfaces, but also the deeper meanings behind our clutter, how clutter impacts our focus, why it’s so hard to declutter, and how life is freer without our stuff weighing us down.

Robyn lives on Vancouver Island in BC with her 3 teen boys and husband, 4 out of 5 of them have ADHD, including Robyn & her husband. She loves hiking, gardening and cooking along with Jane Austen, Monty Python and Harry Potter movies.

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Robyn Buchanan of Minimalist Home | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast

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221. Answering Top Chicken Keeping Questions | Dalia of Welcome to Chickenlandia

In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping! We start by exploring the benefits of chicken keeping for kids– what it teaches them and the skills they will gain. Then we are diving into some of the most common chicken keeping questions: feed, egg production, flock management, and more. If you are just getting started in chicken keeping or need a refresher, join us for this discussion!

In this episode, we cover:

Dalia’s unexpected journey to becoming a chicken keeper
How your kids can benefit from learning to care for chickens
Thoughts on supplementing with artificial light in the winter
You can feed your chickens well without spending a lot of money
How fermentation can make your chicken feed stretch further
The best breeds to build your laying flock and where to source them
Keeping track of your growing flock year to year
How the deep litter method can benefit your flock and your garden

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Submit your questions or guest/topic ideas for the podcast here: bit.ly/SFLquestions

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ABOUT DALIA

You know her as The President of Chickenlandia, but her non-feathered friends call her Dalia. Some years ago, Dalia decided to bring home ten little chicks and start a hobby. That hobby quickly grew into a full-feathered passion that she couldn’t stop talking about. Before long, she was part-owner of a farm store, teaching beginner chicken-keeping classes, and delivering seminars across Northwest Washington. While the store has since closed, Dalia continues to help others start their chicken-keeping adventure while sharing peace, laughter, and inspiration.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

My Pet Chicken

Murray McMurray Hatchery

Flockstar App

Let’s All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso

Chickenlandia’s Backyard Chickens 101 Course

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